Strategic Internal Audit Manager - Risk & Controls

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

You will develop annual audit plans, conduct financial, operational, process, and compliance audits, assess controls, report findings to senior management, and coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, ACCA, CA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of audit experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience developing and managing risk-based audit plans.
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in audit tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing, technology, engineering, or industrial-sector experience preferred.
• High standards of integrity, independence, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, process, and compliance audits.
• Assess internal controls and identify risks, weaknesses, and non-compliance.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Track audit recommendations through successful closure.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Support fraud-risk reviews and special audit assignments.
• Guide employees on internal controls, risk, and compliance matters.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and Operations.

Skills

Audit standards

Governance & risk

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field

CPA, CIA, ACCA, CA or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit tools

Job description

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

You will develop annual audit plans, conduct financial, operational, process, and compliance audits, assess controls, report findings to senior management, and coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams.